templada

Templada is the feminine form of the adjective templado in Spanish and Portuguese, used to describe conditions that are moderate, mild, or temperate. It denotes temperatures or atmospheres that are not extreme, and can apply to weather, climate, or general ambiance. The word is commonly used with nouns referring to climates, seasons, or environments.

In meteorology and geography, templada appears in phrases such as clima templado or zona templada, referring to the temperate zone situated between the subtropical and polar regions. This usage encompasses a broad range of climates characterized by moderate temperatures and seasonal variation, typically without the harsh extremes found in tropical or polar zones.

Templada also describes liquids and foods that are warm but not hot, such as agua templada or sopa templada, conveying a sense of moderate warmth suitable for drinking or tasting without burning.

Etymology and grammar: templada derives from the verb templar, which in turn comes from the Latin temperare, meaning to moderate or to temper. As an adjective, templada agrees in gender with feminine nouns, while templado is used with masculine nouns.

See also: temperate climate, temperate zone, temperare, templar. The term is used across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions to convey moderation in temperature, atmosphere, or warmth, and can appear in both scientific and everyday contexts.